62 Agilent N5161A/62A/81A/82A/83A MXG Signal Generators User’s Guide
Basic Operation Preliminary
Working with Files Preliminary
Simultaneous Modulation
NOTE The Agilent MXG is capable of simultaneous modulation. All modulation types (AM, FM, φM,
and Pulse) may be simultaneously enabled. But, there are some exceptions. Refer to
Table 3-1.
Working with Files
• File Softkeys on page 63
• Viewing a List of Stored Files on page 64
• Storing a File on page 65
• Loading (Recalling) a Stored File on page 67
• Moving a File from One Media to Another on page 68
• Working with Instrument State Files on page 69
• Selecting the Default Storage Media on page 73
The signal generator recognizes several types of files, such as instrument state files, license files, and
list sweep files. Files can be stored either in the signal generator’s internal storage or on the USB
media. This section provides an overview of how to navigate the signal generator’s file menus, and
how to view, store, load, and move files.
See also: Storing, Loading, and Playing a Waveform Segment on page 134.
Table 3-1 Simultaneous Modulation Type Combinations
AM
a
a
Linear AM and Exponential AM cannot be enabled simultaneously. Refer to Chapter 4.
FM φM
Pulse
b
b
Pulse modulation requires Option UNU or UNW. Refer to Chapter 6.
AM--xxx
FM x -- not applicable x
φMxnot applicable -- x
Pulse x x x --